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April 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault (virtually)
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor R Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Stretch
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
T. MaloneWright, Manager, Development Approvals
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
C. Dumart, Senior Planner
M. Mills, Committee Administrator
1. Commencement
A meeting of City Council was held at 4:05 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B.
Vrbanovic. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of
Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the
Municipal Code.
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
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2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
None.
4. Unfinished Business
4.1 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD, 236-264 Victoria Street North,
DSD -2024-132
Council considered Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/001/V/CD and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD, 236-264 Victoria Street
North, DSD -2024-132, which was considered at the April 8, 2024 Council
meeting and deferred to allow an opportunity for the applicant to further discuss
the lease arrangements with the existing tenant Grand River Rocks.
A. Sinclair, MHBC Planning, was in attendance this date in support of the
recommendation outlined in report DSD -2024-132. A. Sinclair indicated since the
previous meeting the applicant has had the opportunity to dialogue with Grand
River Rocks related to their tenancy at the subject property. A. Sinclair noted
based on the discussions the previous week, the applicant has now been able to
submit their commitments in writing to City staff related to affordable housing and
to their discussions with the existing tenant Grand River Rocks. A. Sinclair then
responded to questions from Council. In response to further questions, A. Sinclair
advised Grand River Rocks have requested some amendments to their existing
lease agreement, which has been submitted to the property owner, and are still
to be reviewed.
Questions were raised regarding the affordable housing commitment of 32 -units,
A. Sinclair noted there was a clerical error in the letter, noting the applicant has
committed to 32 -units. Further to that, questions were raised regarding
development phasing, A. Sinclair stated it is intended at this time to develop the
site in phases, indicating it is anticipated that the phase closest to St. Ledger
Street would be constructed last.
In response to questions, C. Dumart noted, if this application is appealed to the
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) the concessions that have been committed to are
beyond the Planning Act application considerations and would be beyond the
scope of the OLT considerations.
The following motion was then voted on, on a recorded vote.
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Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/001/V/CD for Vicner
Inc. be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment
attached to Report DSD -2024-132 as Attachment `A', and accordingly
forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD for Vicner
Inc. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map
No. 1', attached to Report DSD -2024-132 as Attachment `B'; and further,
That the Urban Design Report, dated December 2023, and attached to
Report DSD -2024-132 as Attachment `F', be adopted, and that staff be
directed to apply the Urban Design Report through the Site Plan Approval
process."
In Favour (9): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S.
Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault,
Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor A. Owodunni,
Councillor R Singh, Councillor M. Johnston, and
Councillor D. Chapman
Contra (2): Councillor B. loannidis, and Councillor S.
Stretch
Carried (9 to 2)
5. By-laws
At the request of D. Saunderson, Manager, Council and Committee Services,
Deputy Clerk, Council agreed to consider the By-laws listed on the agenda this
date under the heading late starter by-laws to be added to the agenda, as the
Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application have been adopted and
approved and the associated By-laws also requiring approval.
5.1 Three Readings
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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6.
5.1.a Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 51 to the Official Plan - 236-264
Victoria Street North.
(By-law 2024-082)
5.1.15 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended known as the
Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Vicner Inc. — 236-264 Victoria
Street North.
(By-law 2024-083)
5.1.c To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for April 15, 2024.
Adjournment
On motion the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
pwvey Clerk
(By-law 2024-086)
Carried
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